Bill Brown, 22ZERO Ambassador

Bill Brown

Former Navy Seal

Experience

Partner at Parlatore Law Group (2023 – 2024)

  • Specializes in commercial litigation.
  • Represents servicemembers, veterans, police officers, and firefighters.

Founder, Director, and Lead SEAL – Navy SEAL Foundation’s NYC SEAL Swim (2019 – 2023)

  • Organized and led the NYC SEAL Swim, promoting unity and patriotism.
  • Coordinated efforts with Fox News, News Max, DonJon Marine, Sunbelt Rentals, Liberty State Park, and law enforcement agencies.

President – Veteran Alumni of Rutgers University (2022 – 2024)

  • Established Veterans Set-Aside Internships at the NYNJ Port Authority.
  • Organized various events, including football watch parties, bridge marches, ski trips, and networking gatherings.

Associate – McCarter & English, LLP (2017 – 2023)

  • Focused on commercial litigation and creditor rights.
  • Represented financial institutions in state and federal court proceedings.

Associate Attorney – Saldutti Law Group (2015 – 2016)

  • Resolved legal disputes related to commercial lease agreements and loan defaults.
  • Gained courtroom experience handling commercial collection cases.

Judicial Law Clerk – Honorable Anne McDonnell, NJ Superior Chancery Court (2014 – 2015)

  • Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for cases in Chancery and Probate courts.

United States Navy – Navy SEAL (1997-2005)

  • Honorable Discharge: October 8, 2005
  • Awards & Achievements:
    • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2005)
    • Iraq Campaign Medal (2004-2005)
    • Combat Action Ribbon (2004-2005)
    • High Risk Protection Operations (BlackWater, 2004)
    • Diving Supervisor Certification (2004)
    • U.S. Navy Parachutist Military FreeFall Qualification (2004)
    • SEAL Qualification Training (2001)
    • Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) Training Class 231 (2000)

Rutgers School of Law (2010 – 2014)

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (2013-2014) – Provided guidance to first-year law students.
  • Intern, Delaware Attorney General’s Office (2014) – Assisted in homicide case research and motion drafting.

Rutgers University (2007 – 2010)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Urban Studies (Cum Laude)
  • Founder of Veterans For Education – Established Rutgers’ first military and veterans student group.
  • Veterans For Education Jeremy Kane Endowed Scholarship – Founded first military and veterans scholarship at Rutgers.
  • Advocacy & Community Involvement:
    • Ran 65 miles in 11 hours to support the Post 9/11 Veterans Assistance Act, raising $20,000 for scholarships.
    • Testified in Trenton, leading to NJ Assembly passing ACR-191 to support Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges.
    • Organized a congressional debate for NJ-3 candidates.
    • Served on Congressman John H. Adler’s Veterans Advisory Board.

Rowan College at Burlington County (2005 – 2007)

  • Associate of Science, Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude, 3.933 GPA)
  • Honors & Awards:
    • Phi Theta Kappa Society (Chi Tota Chapter)
    • NJ Legislative Commendation (2007)
    • Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice (2006-2007)